Performance Verbs for Objectives
Knowledge
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Comprehension
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Application
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Analysis
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Synthesis Verbs |
Evaluation Verbs |
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Count |
Recall |
Associate |
Interpret |
Apply |
Order |
Arrange |
Appraise |
Define |
Recite |
Compare |
Interpolate |
Calculate |
Group |
Combine |
Assess |
Draw |
Read |
Compute |
Predict |
Classify |
Translate |
Construct |
Critique |
Identify |
Record |
Contrast |
Translate |
Complete |
Transform |
Create |
Determine |
Indicate |
Repeat |
Describe |
Demonstrate |
Analyze |
Design |
Evaluate |
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List |
State |
Differentiate |
Employ |
Detect |
Develop |
Grade |
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Name |
Tabulate |
Discuss |
Examine |
Explain |
Formulate |
Judge |
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Point |
Trace |
Distinguish |
Illustrate |
Infer |
Generalize |
Measure |
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Quote |
Write |
Estimate |
Practice |
Separate |
Integrate |
Rank |
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Recognize |
Extrapolate |
Relate |
Summarize |
Organize |
Rate |
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Solve |
Construct |
Plan |
Select |
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Use |
Prepare |
Test |
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Utilize |
Prescribe |
Recommend |
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Produce |
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Propose |
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Specify |
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